Varosha – from popular and modern tourist hotspot to the ‘ghost town’
Once a glitzy Mediterranean resort visited by stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Brigitte Bardot, Varosha today is a ghost town. Abandoned since the Turkish invasion of 1974, this once-thriving location is covered in overgrown vegetation with crumbling hotels and vacant streets. The unspoiled beaches and glistening clean seas call even with their terrible silence, holding the memories of a…
27 Destinations Disappearing in Our Lifetime
Even as this article catalogues looming losses, it stands as a call to awareness and action. By weaving global data with on-the-ground stories, it underscores one central truth: the window to experience these iconic places is closing, but not yet closed. Travelers and policymakers alike have a critical role. Visit with care, support conservation, and champion climate solutions – so…
Ancient Serbian fortresses
Serbia’s medieval castles stand sentinel over mountain valleys and river gorges, guarding centuries of history and legend. This guide explores eight of the finest: from Maglič’s fog-shrouded towers above the Ibar to Manasija’s double-walled monastery-fortress in the Resava valley, from the first capital at Ras to Niš’s Ottoman citadel. Each fortress is brought to life with detailed history, architectural description…
